<p>Like mentioned earlier - you take for granted what’s in your own backyard. UM-Twin Cities was never seriously considered. And they (like UMich) don’t offer much/any merit aid. So, the cost for us would’ve been net 20k’ish/year. And reciprocity would’ve provided for the same from UW-Madison. But the MN/WI rivalry prevented any WI schools from being considered :)</p>
<p>The colleges in the MnSCU system (Mankato, Moorhead, Bemidji, Winona, etc…) don’t have the degree cred of St. Thomas (IMO and from what’s “out there”)</p>
<p>The Catholic “thing” at St. Thomas isn’t overt (around 50% of students are catholic). Like St. Olaf being Lutheran. It’s not at all crammed down your throat. In fact, its barely noticeable, but there if you look for it.</p>